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Pendragon Books

In order from The Merchant of Death to The Soldiers of Halla.

The Pendragon series is a set of 10 chapter books by D.J. MacHale, published between 2002 and 2009. Written for ages 8–15, most books run about 430 pages.

The Merchant of Death
The Lost City of Faar
The Never War
The Reality Bug
Black Water
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

The Merchant of Death
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Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 11–15 · 2002

The Merchant of Death

By D.J. MacHale

A boy is thrust into a cosmic battle across worlds to save more than just Earth.

375 pages· 116,316 words· Est. 11 hour read
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Summary: Bobby Pendragon, a typical fourteen-year-old, is unexpectedly drawn into a cosmic adventure. Swept into Denduron, a realm of strange creatures and magical tyranny, he must embrace his destiny as a savior. With his family's fate hanging in the balance, Bobby faces a dangerous revolution and the realization that Denduron is just the start of his journey. Can he rise to the challenge and navigate the mysteries of the cosmos to protect all worlds?
In reading order

Pendragon Series

10 books · Published 2002–2009

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The Merchant of Death

Chapter Book · Ages 11–15 · 2002

A boy is thrust into a cosmic battle across worlds to save more than just Earth.

The Lost City of Faar

Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 2003

A boy must save a water world from disaster and uncover a legendary land.

The Never War

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2003

A young Traveler faces a sinister plot in 1937 New York. Can he stop the looming threat?

The Reality Bug

Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 2003

Can Bobby resist the allure of a dream world while chasing a sinister foe?

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Black Water

Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 2004

A young Traveler must defy rules to save a world from a deadly plague.

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The Rivers of Zadaa

Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 2005

Two tribes clash as Bobby battles a sinister force and discovers hidden powers.

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The Quillan Games

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2005

Survive deadly games or face destruction. Can one boy change fate?

The Pilgrims of Rayne

Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 2007

A paradise hides a secret that could doom all existence. Can Bobby uncover the truth in time?

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Raven Rise

Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 2008

A battle for all existence unfolds, but the hero is missing. Can Earth be saved?

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The Soldiers of Halla

Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 2009

A final battle for all existence looms. Can the Travelers stop Saint Dane?

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Pendragon series?

There are 10 books in the Pendragon series. It began with The Merchant of Death in 2002, and the newest book, The Soldiers of Halla, was published in 2009.

What order should you read the Pendragon books in?

Start with The Merchant of Death and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #10.

What ages are the Pendragon books best for?

The series is best for ages 8–15, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

Which Pendragon book is the longest?

The Soldiers of Halla is the longest book in the series at 159,205 words (608 pages).

Which Pendragon book is the shortest?

The Never War is the shortest at 94,765 words (352 pages).

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The Creative Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring Pendragon to life.

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D.J. MacHale

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